Dr. Brian P Ragona

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 41+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Brian P Ragona, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Joliet, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Edward Hospital, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Riverside Medical Center, Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers. Dr. Brian P Ragona also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Optima Medical Associates Ltd. Dr. Brian P Ragona accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (815) 729-0129 to request Dr. Brian P Ragona the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1050 Essington Rd
Joliet, IL 60435-8415

Phone 1: (815) 729-0129

Fax: (815) 729-1643


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Brian P Ragona
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2769477009
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 41 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Brian P Ragona attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery in 1983.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1992701015
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 23, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, November 12, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Brian P Ragona

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Brian P Ragona has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 41 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Optima Medical Associates Ltd


Practice Locations

1050 Essington Rd
Joliet, IL 60435-8415
Phone: (815) 729-0129
Fax: (815) 729-1643
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, December 17, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, November 12, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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